White Apricot Holiday Bonus Green Grab Bag for December

White Apricot's Green Grab Bag did a promotion for the holidays, and they offered a Holiday Bonus Bag to those who purchased a gift subscription for the Green Grab Bag.

Here is what came in the bag:

Rain Africa Rock Mint Bath Salts: Soak your troubles away, while purifying your skin, with these yummy bath salts. Full size $9.95

Sumbody Peppermint Body Soap: An invigorating scent to get you going in the shower or bath, this bar keeps skin looking and smelling fresh. Full size: $5.95 (This product smelled wonderful, and it felt very nourishing too.)

Yellow Stone Bees Tea Tree Peppermint Hand and Body Cream: Soothe, smooth and protect hands and skin this season with this remarkably hydrating cream. Full size from $7 (This product does contain beeswax, which is something that I still use. I think it smells very fresh and feels great too.)

Scrubz Peppermint Scrub: Everyone's favorite scrub is back in a holiday scent. Rub and rinse off for skin that is silky soft. Full size $16-$26 (This stuff smells so good, you will want to eat it! It feels very invigorating and leaves skin soft and smooth.)

Ferro Eye Candy Eyeshadow: Put a sparkle in your eyes at your holiday parties with an-of-the-moment metallic mineral shadow. Full size $17

Pevonia Power Repair Kit: Reveal your youthful side this season with younger looking skin. The Hydrating Cleanser and Age-Defying Collagen Cream pack a one-two punch. Full sizes $39-$73 (since both of these products contain marine collagen, which is derived from fish scales, they are not vegan. I will be giving them away so they still get used).

All of the products in the bag were cruelty-free and vegan (except for the Pevonia Power Repair Kit which has marine collagen in it, and the Yellow Stone Bees product which has beeswax in it).

Here is the video of everything in the bag: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMOI7IkD2CQ&context=C3daa0d0ADOEgsToPDskJqb6jDEMRC2yK0Cuj7ResC

White Apricot Green Grab Bag for December

I just signed up for a subscription to the Green Grab Bag from White Apricot last month, so I received my first one in the mail this month. It costs $15/month (and shipping is free) or you can purchase a one year subscription for $145 (which is at a 20% discount).

Each month, you will get at least six samples of skin or hair care products, make-up, fragrances and more, sometimes with an extra bonus. Each bag will also come with descriptions of the products inside and some guidance on how to use them. The retail prices of the full sized products are listed, and there are usually coupon codes that can be used to get discounts on the products.

What makes the Green Grab Bag different from other sample boxes? You get mini's of the best natural, organic and vegan skin care and hair care, make-up, fragrance and more. It's also important to note that all of their packaging is eco-friendly: from the bag itself, shredded filler and cards, to their shipping boxes, tape and wrapping materials.

Here's the video of everything that came in the bag: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNhWD0ZpiL0&context=C31e9fd9ADOEgsToPDskKBx2vzuhJKtDAw-7Chm9Jy

The theme of this month's bag was "products that will leave you smooth and soft from head to toe" (which is exactly how it was worded on the product info card).

The contents of the bag were:

Better Botanicals Clarifying Facial Scrub: Polish skin to perfection with this clarifying scrub that is gentle enough for use every day. $18.99 (I've used this product once so far, and there were actually 2 samples of it in the bag, so I'll get to use it a few more times at least. I really liked it. I thought it was gentle for being a scrub, and it has an earthy smell too. My skin felt very soft and smooth after using this.)

Essence of Vali Sleep Oil: A good night's sleep is moments away with this potent concentrate that promotes relaxation and stress relief. $18 (I can't wait to try this out tonight!)

Kohana Coffee Butter Creme and Lavender Creme: Winter in the islands with this line of skincare, filled with exotic butters and extraordinary natural and organic ingredients. Prices Range from $17-$32 (I've already used all of the Lavender Body Creme, which smells wonderful! It left my skin feeling soft and smooth, without any greasy or sticky feeling. It's not too thick or too thin, and it kept my skin hydrated for a long time.)

Golden Path Alchemy Renew Serum: Soft, hydrated skin is yours with these intensely moisturizing serums. Can also aid in minimizing scars and stretch marks! $29-$98

Juara Sweet Black Tea and Rice Facial Moisturizer: Fight off lines and wrinkles and boost skins natural radiance with this special hydrating blend of all natural ingredients. Mix it with your favorite foundation for a matte, but moist finish. $48

Sumbody Milky Rich Soap: Lather up with this goat's milk soap that deeply penetrates to nourish and moisturize dry, sensitive or damaged skin. $5.95 (I won't be using this item since it isn't vegan :( but I will give it out to a friend or relative so it gets used).

All of the products in this month's bag were vegan and cruelty-free, except for the Sumbody Milky Rich Soap. I can't wait to see what's in my bag next month!

If you're interested in subscribing, or just want more information, go to: www.greengrabbag.com

Zombie Pub Crawl

Breakfast:
smoothie made with silk vanilla soymilk and banana (food pantry)

Lunch:

organic crackers with wayfare hickory smoked cheddar (given to me by a friend)

ramen noodles

Dinner (Pita Pit):

black bean patty on a whole wheat pita with hummus, mushrooms, green pepper, sprouts, spinach, tomatoes and cucumber

Drinks:

malibu pineapple

fish eye merlot

Supplements:

Vitamineral Green (heaping tablespoon)

Vitamineral Earth (1 tablespoon)

Fruits of the Earth (1 tablespoon)

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D2
Liver Rescue 4+

Today was the Zombie Pub Crawl. It's an annual event here in Fargo where we dress up as zombies and crawl from one bar to the next. I went dressed up as a marathon runner that was freshly zombified. I walked with a group of friends and only visited 3 stops on the crawl before going home for the evening.

Friday's finally here!

Breakfast:
smoothie made with silk vanilla soymilk and banana (food pantry)

Lunch:
sandwich made with whole wheat breadsmith bread (food pantry), tomatoes, wayfare hickory smoked cheddar cheese and tofurkey hickory smoked deli slices
popchips salt and vinegar (free with a coupon that I received in the mail)

Dinner (Taco Bell):

bean burrito (no cheese, with wayfare mexi cheddar sauce and fire sauce added)

bean tostada (no cheese or sour cream, with tofutti sour cream added)

spanish rice

Drinks:

mystery shot (I confirmed there was no dairy in it first)

malibu pineapple

Snacks:

tortilla chips with salsa and wayfare mexi cheddar dip

organic crackers with wayfare hickory smoked cheddar (given to me by a friend)
Supplements:

Vitamineral Green (heaping tablespoon)

Vitamineral Earth (1 tablespoon)

Fruits of the Earth (1 tablespoon)

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D2
Liver Rescue 4+

I went out to Gio's Eastgate Event Center tonight to dance and watch some of my friends DJ. It was a great time! I got to see a friend visiting from out of town and I made a new friend too.

Dance party

Blogger was down last night, so I was unable to post anything. Here is what I ate on Thursday:

Breakfast:
smoothie made with silk vanilla soymilk and banana (food pantry)
1/2 nutrilicious soy yogurt coated donut

Lunch (Extreme Pita):
falafel, red pepper hummus, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes all in a pita
baked lays
raspberry iced tea (chips and a drink are free with pita or pizza purchase if you're a member of the YMCA)

Snack:
Primal Strips hot n spicy
popchips salt and vinegar (free with a coupon I got in the mail)

Dinner:

whole wheat thin spaghetti (food pantry), classico tomato basil marinara sauce
whole wheat ritz crackers
wayfare hickory smoked cheddar cheese (given to me by a friend)
tofurkey hickory smoked deli slices

Drinks:
Malibu with pineapple juice

Supplements:

Vitamineral Green (heaping tablespoon)

Vitamineral Earth (1 tablespoon)

Fruits of the Earth (1 tablespoon)

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D2
Liver Rescue 4+

I went out to a fundraising event that was put on by my friends that DJ on KNDS (local, independent radio station). I had a lot of fun seeing everybody and dancing too!

Dentist visit

Breakfast:
smoothie made with silk vanilla soymilk and banana (food pantry)

Lunch:

whole wheat thin spaghetti (food pantry), classico tomato basil marinara sauce, parma

animal crackers

Dinner:

burrito made with: whole wheat tortilla, black beans (food pantry), tomatoes, tofutti sour cream, wayfare mexi cheddar dip and frank's red hot sauce

tortilla chips

salsa

Supplements:

Vitamineral Green (heaping tablespoon)

Vitamineral Earth (1 tablespoon)

Fruits of the Earth (1 tablespoon)

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D2

Liver Rescue 4+

Today I went to the dentist for my 6 month check-up and cleaning. I found out that I have a cavity :( and I was also told that I should be using a flouride rinse, otherwise I will probably have more cavities soon. Flouride is poison and I don't feel comfortable putting it into my body, so I'm going to have to do some research about mineralization. Also, I need to do more research on fillings for cavities, as I will be getting one soon.

Captured! By Robots

Breakfast:
smoothie made with silk vanilla soymilk and banana (food pantry)

Lunch:

burrito made with: whole wheat tortilla, black beans (food pantry), tomatoes, tofutti sour cream, wayfare mexi cheddar dip and frank's red hot sauce

tortilla chips

salsa

Snack:
nutrilicious chocolate marble swirl donut
lays potato chips
primal strips texas bbq (given to my by a friend)

jolly ranchers, cherry and apple

Dinner:

whole wheat thin spaghetti (food pantry), classico tomato basil marinara sauce, parma, gardein chicken tenders

sun chips onion and thyme

so delicious ice cream sandwich

Supplements:

Vitamineral Green (heaping tablespoon)

Vitamineral Earth (1 tablespoon)

Fruits of the Earth (1 tablespoon)

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D2

The Nutrilicious chocolate marble swirl donut was one of the treats that I ordered from veganessentials.com. It was a chocolate cake donut with soy yogurt icing, and it was moist and delicious! I can't wait to try the other flavor that I got.

Tonight I went out and saw my friend's band play, Captured! By Robots. It's so nice that he goes on tour every year and always stops in Fargo. I got to hang out with some other friends at the show too, and I even met a new person!